CashNotify
Desktop menu bar app for real-time Stripe and PayPal payment notifications
About CashNotify
CashNotify is a desktop menu bar application for Mac and Windows that monitors Stripe and PayPal payments with real-time native notifications. It displays captured payments, failed payments, refunds, and payouts with a net revenue dashboard. Built with a privacy-first architecture, it fetches data directly from payment APIs without storing financial data on any server. Supports multiple accounts, detailed event views with fraud risk indicators, and color-coded status indicators.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Privacy-first design with no server-side data storage
- One-time payment model instead of recurring subscription
- Real-time native OS notifications for payment events
- Free tier for solopreneurs with single payment account
Cons
- Desktop-only app, no mobile or web version
- Limited to Stripe and PayPal integrations only
- Paid plan pricing not fully transparent on website
Key Features
Real-time native notifications
Notifications for captured payments, failed payments, refunds, and payouts
Net revenue dashboard
Revenue graph showing income after fees, refunds, and disputes
Multi-account support
Monitor multiple Stripe and PayPal accounts simultaneously
Menu bar integration
Color-coded status indicators in Mac and Windows menu bar
Detailed event view
Customer info, fee breakdowns, fraud risk indicators, and bank decline codes
Privacy-first architecture
No server or database, data fetched directly from Stripe/PayPal APIs
Encrypted API keys
Keys stored in local Keychain, no financial data leaves the computer
Dark mode support
Dark mode available on paid plans
Pricing
- 1 Stripe or PayPal account
- Core notifications
- Net revenue graph
- 1 account
- Dark mode
- 12 months updates & support
- Multiple Stripe + PayPal accounts
- Dark mode
- 12 months updates & support